| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 50 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 7.78 g |
| Dimensions | 22 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Gad Euro#C1087 |
| Obverse description | Two pilot profiles symbolizing different eras and types of use - civil and military. Numerous aircraft are depicted in the sky, also marking different eras and uses, a tribute to the history of the airplane. The face value is inscribed on the bottom left of the reverse, along with the `RF` symbol. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RF 50 euro L`AVIATION & L`HISTOIRE |
| Reverse description | This piece features a view of the Spirit of St Louis aircraft flying over Paris. In the distance, we see the Statue of Liberty, the starting point of the great crossing from New York to Paris on May 20, 1927 (arrival May 21, 1927). |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | NEW YORK - PARIS - 21 MAI 1927 Spirit of St Louis 2017 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2017 - Proof - 500 |
| Catalog ID | 6865969600 |
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